Description

1,2-Dimethoxyethane is a versatile, high-purity organic solvent with excellent solvating properties. This compound is critical for applications requiring a polar, aprotic medium with low viscosity and high volatility. It is an essential reagent and process solvent for the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries. Our supply ensures consistent quality and reliable availability for your most demanding synthesis and formulation needs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: A key solvent for Grignard reactions, lithiations, and other organometallic processes requiring anhydrous conditions.
• Electrolyte Formulation: Used as a co-solvent in lithium-ion battery electrolytes due to its good solvating power for lithium salts.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Employed as a reaction medium and viscosity modifier in the synthesis of various polymers and specialty resins.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate and formulation solvent in the production of pesticides and herbicides.
• Laboratory Research: A common solvent for chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic analysis.
• Chemical Intermediate: Utilized as a building block in organic synthesis for introducing methoxyethyl groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dimethoxyethane
CAS No.	143585-58-4
Molecular Formula	C4H10O2
Molecular Weight	90.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether; Monoglyme; Dimethyl Cellosolve; 2,5-Dioxahexane; DME; Glyme-1; 1,2-Dimethoxyethane (DME); EGDME
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dimethoxyethane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for sensitive applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, water content, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.05%
Density (20°C)	0.862 - 0.868 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.379 - 1.381
Boiling Point	84 - 85°C

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.